White-bellied Crested Flycatcher
NameWhite-bellied Crested Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-bellied Crested Flycatcher
Scientific NameElminia albiventris
FamilyStenostiridae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark grey to black, often with a bluish sheen, and a prominent crest. Underparts are pure white, creating a sharp contrast. The tail is relatively long and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane regions of West and Central Africa, specifically along the Cameroon Line mountains, including parts of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, dark upperparts, white underparts, small size, longish tail
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its prominent crest, dark upperparts, and contrasting white underparts. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests.
